Which is cheaper, the Orient Star Layered Skeleton or the Seiko 5KX?

At MSRP the Seiko 5KX is the cheaper of the two at $350, against $615 for the Orient Star Layered Skeleton — a $265 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Orient Star Layered Skeleton or the Seiko 5KX?

The Seiko 5KX wears larger at 42.5mm versus 41mm for the Orient Star Layered Skeleton — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Orient Star Layered Skeleton or the Seiko 5KX?

The Orient Star Layered Skeleton is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko 5KX.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Orient Star Layered Skeleton or the Seiko 5KX?

The Orient Star Layered Skeleton carries a 50-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Seiko 5KX.

What movement does the Orient Star Layered Skeleton run compared to the Seiko 5KX?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Orient Star Layered Skeleton uses the Orient F6F44 and the Seiko 5KX uses the Seiko 4R36.

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Orient Star Layered Skeleton

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MSRP $615

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Seiko 5KX

MSRP $350

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Layered Skeleton41mm

5KX42.5mm

Power Reserve

Layered Skeleton50h

5KX41h

Water Resistance

Layered Skeleton100m

5KX100m

MSRP

Layered Skeleton$615

5KX$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

White

—

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Orient F6F44

Seiko 4R36

Power Reserve

50h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$615

$350

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